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Question of the Week: Can I Receive My Payroll Reports by E-Mail?
This week’s question comes from Daniel, a business owner. I travel frequently and don’t always makes it to the office. I need to transfer money to my payroll account and need the payroll reports to...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for August 1, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 550,000, a decrease of 38,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Watch for Identity Theft Scams Spoofing IRS Name, Logo, or Web Site
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in IR-2009-071 reminded consumers to be aware of identity theft scams that spoof the IRS name, logo, or Web site. The scammers may use e-mail, fax, or telephone...
QuikTrip Will Pay Almost $750,000 in Overtime Back Wages
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that QuikTrip Corp. (QuikTrip) will pay $747,729 in overtime back wages for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The 3,819 current and former...
Partners HealthCare Systems, Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.7 Million in Back Wages
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a settlement of a lawsuit it filed against Partners HealthCare Systems, Inc. (Partners) and its affiliates alleging violations of the Fair Labor...
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Compensating Study Time Outside Normal Work Hours
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2009-15. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each...
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Pay Reductions to Salaried Employees
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2009-14. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each...
Question of the Week: How Does the Increase in the Minimum Wage Affect the Tip Credit?
This week’s question comes from Hillary, a restaurant manager. I know the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 last week. How does the increase in the minimum wage affect the tip credit? Answer:...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for July 25, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending July 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 584,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Department of Labor Unveils New Disability Website
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently launched Disability.gov, the federal government’s Web site for people with disabilities, their family members, veterans, caregivers, employers and others....
